2012 Honda VFR1200F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VFR1200F years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda VFR1200F. That ranks 2nd out of 3 VFR1200F model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 21,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Honda VFR1200F problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 23,220 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Honda VFR1200F recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
Power train:driveline:universal joint
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
Risk: If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall my vfr is recall what will i do if im in the philippines the driveshafts break the engines at 21000km got noisy while in the ride and we check the engine and diggin tat the bottom so we will knew what happen and the the pictures will tell
While i was riding thru a right hand curve at 55 mph i heard tremendous vibration from the bike. I pulled in the clutch and heard a loud bang. The rear wheel locked up momentarily. I coasted to a stop. I put the transmission into first gear and tried to move but no forward movement was possible…
Other Honda VFR1200F years
← 2010 VFR1200F · 2013 VFR1200F →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 VFR1200F | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 VFR1200F | 12 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda VFR1200F?
Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Honda VFR1200F?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Honda VFR1200F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VFR1200F model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.